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Chez Mein
Category: Restaurants Chinese Chinese [Edit]
3754, Boul.St-LaurentMontréal, QC H2W 1X6
(514) 842-8880
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Has TV:
- No
4 reviews for Chez Mein
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jonotron V.
Montréal, QC
10/21/2011
Give me some of that "peanut butta sauce"
You probably don't want this if you're not drunk, but otherwise, c'mon I don't care if it sounds gross to you, no one I know doesn't think this shit is delicious once they've tried it. Withhold your reservations, don't be a snob. Just ask to have some of that warm PB poured all over those greasy fried noodles then squirt some Sriracha and Soya sauce on it. Sounds good, no? That'll be 2 bucks.Listed in: Grease
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Review from Steph K.
Ottawa, ON
5/13/2012
Chez Mein, aka 2$ Chow Mein, is legendary on the Main. Chez main operates in a tiny space on St. Laurent. They have enough room for 4-10 people to sit and no bathroom. There is no menu but rather bristol boards that are brought outside when the drunk rush starts.
The food itself is nothing really special. It's extremely greasy, "Chinese"/Canadian food served on the street. What makes it special is the fact that you can get a large serving of peanut butter covered chow mein noodles for 2$. This may not seem like a big deal, but bring someone who's never been after a few drinks and they will be amazed. The food always seems to "hit the spot" after a couple of beers. Plus, it's vegetarian friendly, so everyone's happy! -
Review from Jon R.
9/18/2010
I have been to Montreal 5 times, and I have gotten "2 Dollar Chow Mein" 3 times. I know I am heavily biased, but of all of the ideas for street food I have seen: hot dogs, pretzels, BBQ, etc., this is by far the greatest. Chinese food on the street for all the drunken bar-hoppers? Freaking. Brilliant.
Last time I was in Montreal I was staying near McGill downtown and we went bar-hopping in le village gai. We walked nearly 2 km out of our way to get 2 Dollar Chow Mein. Damn was it worth it. Is this gourmet Chinese food? No! But the sauce is peanuty, the dish is hot, the serving is generous for a twonie, and the concept is incredibly novel and brilliant. Chinese food. On the street. Open til 3 am. New York, get your act together and get up on this!! -
Review from Luca M.
Montréal, QC
3/17/2010
Two dollars earns you a bowl of chow mein and an optional generous dab of peanut sauce (a.k.a. melted peanut butter).
During the warmer months they sell the chow mein straight through the window on the street. They also have combos that include chow mein and rolls/dumplings/drinks, but I think they are overpriced.
Never open before 6-ish pm, hardly ever a customer inside. I don't even know if they have a menu.
The chow mein is cooked inside, then kept on a griddle (or a hot plate, whatever), waiting for the customer. Ergo you can get slightly burnt mein or very fresh noodles, depending on customer dynamics.
When drunk, when late, or when simply craving some unhealthy munch, the two dollar chow mein place is the hit with students and local punters.
Expect nothing but a delicious pile of good olde fashioned cheap street grub.
